Pansies were used as a symbol of secret courtship in Victorian times. Public displays of love were not looked at favorably, thus the pansy flower served as a way of communicating romantic intentions. The pansy would convey amorous feelings of one person thinking about another.
Item # WE62817-11
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Onyx Pansy Flower Locket
- Metal- 14 karat yellow and rose gold, sterling silver
Weight- 15.17 grams
Gemstones- 1.30 x 1 inch polished onyx
Diamonds- 55 antique rose cut diamonds between 1 -1.8 mm
Size- 1.70 x 1 x .60 inches overall (1.30 x 1 x .60 inches without bail)
Details- large bail opening (4.8 mm) can accommodate thicker chain or cord, locket edges are finished with milgrain, photograph inset measures 1 x .73 inches
Comments- chain not included
Condition- excellent antique condition